The Oakridge Family & Workforce Program plays an integral part in providing equitable access and opportunities for economic success for underserved clients. Programs include job readiness, assisting with job placement and developing skills to aid in job retention, ELL, citizenship, computer skills, resume writing, networking, cultural transition support groups and peer discussions, effective parenting, education and coaching to enhance and promote financial literacy and long-term self-sufficiency, and other skills necessary to compete in the modern workplace.

The programs address the barriers impacting low income and refugee families and their ability to move along the self-sufficiency continuum. Barriers from employment discrimination, language barriers, poverty, family conflict, transportation, financial illiteracy, and much more. Programs and class offerings are designed to be flexible to fit individual needs, and include a "high touch" service model which is both culturally competent and language specific.

Offers a back-to-school health fair Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 9 am-12 pm. Services will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis, no appointment needed.
Students of the West Des Moines school district will receive school and sports physicals, vision screenings, immunizations and assistance with pre-registration for West Des Moines schools.

Free services and activities also include haircuts, clothing, info on winter safety, info on English classes, police and fire department available, snacks and bottled water, activites and children's books available.